Neath Port TalbotCouncil to target owners of abandoned buildings in new crackdown

Neath Port Talbot’s Cabinet agreed to fund two extra officers to specifically deal with empty non-residential and commercial properties through both proactive and reactive enforcement work. The Cabinet heard the Environmental Health Team was under increasing pressure due to a wide range of issues and, as a result, dealing with empty residential properties has been […]

Scientists create heat-resistant super corals that could save entire marine ecosystems from collapse

In a groundbreaking study, scientists have successfully bred heat-resistant corals, marking a significant advancement in efforts to protect vulnerable marine ecosystems from the devastating effects of climate change. Coral reefs are vital to marine ecosystems and provide unparalleled biodiversity and economic value. However, they face severe threats from climate change, particularly rising ocean temperatures that […]